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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 14, 2014
Healthy plans

Marion County doctors created their own health-insurance plan in 1981, and its popularity is spreading to other areas of the Gulf Coast. Such plans could be the cure for spiraling premiums.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 20, 2020
Atlanta law firm expands in region with new office, partners

Hall Booth Smith P.C., an Atlanta-based law firm, has opened a new office in Tampa, Florida's Westshore business district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 9, 2026
Tampa tower's new owner leases 78,000 square feet of space

The tenants include several new firms and two that are expanding in the building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
2009 Financial Statements

Tech Data profits jump 59%, but revenue falls 16%. Whitney Information loss up to $3.3 million.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 26, 2021
Panic room firm posts frightening good growth

Business is booming for a manufacturer of high-tech safes, panic rooms and gun cabinets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 11, 2021
At the Apex

Land Advisors Organization Tampa Managing Broker Nancy Surak has developed into one of the top land-focused real estate brokers in the region — and nationally.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 11, 2010
Trading Places

Collier County's large community banks have been decimated by the collapse of construction and development. But it seems there are plenty of eager banks ready to take their place, including the newest entrant: EverBank.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 14, 2023
Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

As more people flock to the area, the arts and culture scene in Bradenton is growing — with a new gallery and a $15 million expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Bradenton law firm stays small, but mighty

After 20 years, a Bradenton law firm has been able to keep its goal of staying small. Never growing over six attorneys at a time, Harllee & Bald found a way to maintain a good chemistry in the office and be selective in clients all while continuing to gro

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Deja vu again

Fewer hotel sales have pulled down transactionrevenue at The Plasencia Group, but its advisory business, helping hotels run more efficiently, is booming.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 9, 2021
Several yacht clubs in the area are navigating higher-than-normal member numbers

Many contribute the growth to the safety that the clubs provided during the pandemic. Now they're exploring ways to expand without diminishing the elegance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2021
New routes announced ahead of spring break

The new flights will take off out of PIE and SRQ.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2018
Airline opens service to three new markets

Allegiant adds seasonal routes at Punta Gorda Airport to Nebraska, New York and Wisconsin.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2018
Holocaust museum receives record-setting $1M gift

The funds will go toward a new home for the Naples institution.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2017
Historic theater unveils rebrand

New branding for St. Petersburg's State Theatre reflects historic background.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2016
Massive development project hires president

Kitson & Partners named veteran builder Rick Severance to lead the development of the new town of Babcock Ranch.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 8, 2023
Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Tampa International Airport announces four nonstop routes to the north.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Home prices still catching up

House prices along the Gulf Coast continue to rise, but they have a ways to catch up to where they were five years ago.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
Airport surpasses monthly passenger record, up 560% over pandemic

Southwest Airlines led the way in May at RSW.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2020
Airport sets pair of passenger traffic records

Delta Air Lines led the way at Southwest Florida International Airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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